Valley Chapel, West Virginia facts for kids
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Valley Chapel, West Virginia
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 Valley Chapel, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Valley Chapel, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Lewis |
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1728692 |
Valley Chapel is a small, quiet place in Lewis County, West Virginia, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
Valley Chapel is found along County Route 10. It's about 5.15 miles (8.29 km) north-northwest of a larger town called Weston. For many years, Valley Chapel had its own post office, which helped people send and receive mail. However, this post office closed its doors on January 24, 1998.
What's in a Name?
How Valley Chapel Got Its Name
Have you ever wondered how places get their names? Valley Chapel was named after a church nearby. This church, also called Valley Chapel, was an important part of the community. It gave the area its unique name.
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